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DelawareSB 62153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY.

Sponsored By: Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

First pick of reusable state items

If GSS finds an item still useful, it gives two weeks’ written notice to state agencies and volunteer ambulance, rescue, and fire groups. Those groups must send written requests to claim items. If more than one asks for the same item, GSS decides who gets it.

Public sales and auctions of surplus items

If no one claims an item in the two‑week window, GSS moves it to storage and may sell it to other government units, nonprofits, or the public at a reasonable price, or hold a public auction. GSS may run on‑site sales or auctions when removing items is not warranted or when it serves the State’s interest. Before a public auction, GSS can transfer or sell items to eligible in‑state groups at agreed prices when the disposing agency requests it in writing.

State takes charge of surplus gear

Items bought with state funds are state assets managed by Government Support Services (GSS). Agencies must report extra items to GSS before disposal. When replacing an item with a similar one, agencies, including schools, may trade it in (not for vehicles) or sell it and apply the credit under Title 29 §6102(c).

Surplus computers go to schools first

When state computer equipment is surplus or obsolete, GSS first offers it to the Department of Education’s Partners in Technology Group. If the Group accepts, it picks up the computers at no charge. If it declines, GSS disposes of the equipment under its regular process.

Surplus state vehicles for nonprofits

GSS may sell surplus vehicles to state agencies at fair market value it sets. If agencies do not buy them, in‑state 501(c) nonprofits can buy at fair market value. Eligible nonprofits must request vehicles in writing.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Krista Griffith

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. SS 1 for SB 62 - Signed by Governor

    9/2/2025Governor

  2. SS 1 for SB 62 - Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT

    6/26/2025House

  3. SS 1 for SB 62 - Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 5 On Its Merits

    5/21/2025House

  4. SS 1 for SB 62 - Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House

    5/14/2025House

  5. SS 1 for SB 62 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    5/13/2025Senate

  6. SS 1 for SB 62 - Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

    5/7/2025Senate

  7. Substituted in Senate by SS 1 for SB 62

    3/24/2025Senate

  8. Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

    3/6/2025Senate

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